Thread: HF radio.....short listed

Selcall, handy maybe to have. I've never used it in mine. Ditto for Telcall
IMHO the multitap antenna is the go, with more precise tuning than an Autotune.
Barrett V Codan, whats the Difference?

Originally Posted by Hymie

Selcall, handy maybe to have. I've never used it in mine. Ditto for Telcall
IMHO the multitap antenna is the go, with more precise tuning than an Autotune.
Barrett V Codan, whats the Difference?

i was talking to a dealer yeaterday

he kept comparing them to the two make like below
barrett v codan
=
toyota v nissan

no real differance he reckons....both models are front runners in HF

i couldn't win with him as when i mention i owned a landy he said make sure i pack some spare axles......

how many multitaps do i need?

Originally Posted by weeds

i have only done a bit of research and at this stage i have short listed a BARRETT 250 with remote head and multitap antenna

Can't help you on what radio to buy, as although I've been going through this same excercise, my requirements are very different.

For a multi-tap antenna, the best I found price wise was from FAMPARC who do a straight 5 tap one for VKS type use. I bought the one with all the amateur bands on as well, but am also now hunting an autotune to go with a Codan radio. The tapped whip will get used with my Kenwood amateur set in the other vehicle.

If you want an Autotune, I have found a source, but it will cost way more than the Barratt 250 radio!

celcall - i think i understand - its a connection between two hf radios for a private conversation, well away from normal traffic

telcall - i have no idea

who out there uses celcall/telcall, good bad, must have?????

SELCALL (Selective Calling) - Basically a system whereby your radio is programmed with an ID, and it can be called by another SELCALL equipped radio, or you can call another set directly. It isn't private comms, it's just a way to single out a radio you want to talk to, and it uses the same frequncies as everyone else on the network you subscribe to, and isn't priority traffic either.

TELCALL (Telephone Selective Calling) - The ability to dial a telephone number, via a base station or network providing the service (i.e. VKS, VMS etc.) using SELCALL to address the base.

I can't help you on how valuable these are as I haven't used them.